Industrial Design Intern

Do you have what it takes to intern at the best bike company in the world? 

Our Summer Intern Program provides you an inside look to your potential career path, providing you the opportunity to put your coursework to use in practical applications! You’ll be exposed to the day-to-day tasks and long-term strategies required in your department while creating valuable relationships working alongside experts in the field. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

A bit about us:
Trek is an awesome place to work! We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. 
 

Job Location

Trek Waterloo HQ

Job Description

Location: Waterloo, WI
Type: Full Time Internship (1 Intern)
Duration: Summer 2026: starting June 1st

We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and riders dedicated to pushing the boundaries of bicycle performance, sustainability, and rider experience. Whether it’s refining frame geometry, optimizing drivetrain efficiency, or exploring new materials, we believe bikes should be as fun to build as they are to ride.

What You’ll Do:
As an Industrial Design Intern, you’ll be immersed in real-world product development and design challenges. You’ll collaborate with experienced designers and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life.

Expect to:

• Assist in the design and prototyping of bicycle components and systems
• Support sketching, CAD modeling, rendering, and design reviews
• Support rider research and early brainstorming of future mobility ideas.
• Ride bikes (yes, really!) to help test and validate designs

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design
• Strong sketching and storytelling skills
• Experience conducting market research and user testing
• Experience building. assembling, testing prototypes
• Familiarity with CAD software (Onshape preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passion for bicycles and interest in product design
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Hands-on experience with prototyping or fabrication is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Work on products that make a difference in people’s lives
• Learn from a team that values mentorship and innovation
• Enjoy a collaborative, bike-friendly culture
• Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept to ride testing
• Get your hands dirty and your ideas heard

Please Submit a Resume, Portfolio (or link to portfolio) AND Cover Letter with Application

Timeline of the process:

Position Posted: 11/14-11/21

First Round Interviews: 12/1-12/5

Final Round Interviews: 12/8-12/13

Compensation Range

$0.00 - $0.00

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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